Lithuanian cross crafting
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Lithuanian cross crafting (
Lithuanian people.[citation needed
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The crosses are intricately carved of
god carver is the self-taught Vincas Svirskis (1835–1916), whose crosses, once seen across central Lithuania, are now kept in national museums.[1]
Lithuanian cross crafting has been included in the list of
Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory of Lithuania as a form of folk art, traditional craftsmanship or agricultural activities.[2]
Intricate cross crafting of wood, stone or metal, as well as elaborate Armenian crosses.[citation needed
]
History and traditional form
Cross crafting as a form of folk art emerged introducing Christianity in Lithuania, therefore, it combined motifs of
Virgin Mary are enrobed and adorned with necklaces. More than 200 cross-craftsmen in Lithuania are active today.[3]
Gallery
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Crosses in Lithuania.
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Lithuanian Riflemen's Union Monument in Šimonys, Lithuania, 1928, gathered besides traditional Lithuanian cross -
The Hill of Crosses -
Wooden crucifix on the Hill of Crosses -
The Hill of Crosses -
1990 postage stamp, showing and angel and a traditional Lithuanian wayside shrine -
1991 postage stamp, commemorating the Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism -
2002 postage stamp, commemorating the Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism -
2002 postage stamp, commemorating the Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism -
2002 postage stamp, commemorating the Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism -
2006 postage stamp, commemorating the Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism -
50 litas coin issued for participation in the Silver Coin programme “Europe. European Cultural Heritage” -
Traditional cross in Vepriai -
Kvintiškės, crosses by chapel, Zarasai district, Lithuania -
Cemetery in Pilkalnis, Raseiniai district, Lithuania -
Lithuanian metal crosses at The Blacksmith's Museum in Klaipėda -
Chapel in Deikiškiai, Biržai district, Lithuania -
Shrine at Zervynos, Lithuania
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See also
- Dievdirbys, or "god carver"
- Roofed pole
Footnotes
- ISBN 978-0-313-33125-1.
- ^ "Delmonai of Lithuania Minor". savadas.lnkc.lt. Lithuanian National Culture Centre. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Universal Lithuanian Encyclopedia). Retrieved July 10, 2023.,
- ^ a b "Cross-crafting and its symbolism in Lithuania". savadas.lnkc.lt. Lithuanian National Culture Centre. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
References
- Cross-crafting. Lithuanian National Culture Centre.
- Lithuania cross-makers keep tradition alive. Reuters.